Burien Government News - The B-Town (Burien) Blog

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Overnight SR 599 northbound lane, ramp closures planned Friday, Aug. 28

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 25, 2026August 25, 2026

One right lane of northbound SR 599 and the off-ramp to Tukwila International Boulevard will close from 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28 to 5 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, the Washington […]

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City of Burien offering free trees to residents, and here’s how to get yours

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 21, 2026August 21, 2026

FINAL ELECTION RESULTS: Burien Councilmember Alex Andrade finishes third in 33rd District primary

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 20, 2026August 20, 2026

King County invests $900,000 to support immigrant and refugee communities in South King County

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 18, 2026August 18, 2026

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Metro Transit changes include restored Burien to Seattle peak service on Route 121

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 16, 2026August 17, 2026

City of Burien warns drivers of three day bridge lane closure starting Monday, Aug. 17

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 14, 2026August 14, 2026

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Artists have until Aug. 28 to apply for City of Burien’s Gallery Program

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

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Daytime SR 509 northbound lane closure planned this Friday, Aug. 14 near Burien

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

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‘Here We Go Again’ – ABBAGraphs concert rescheduled for Aug. 25 at Des Moines Beach Park

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 12, 2026August 12, 2026

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REMINDER: Burien’s FREE ‘Music in the Park’ continues this Thursday night with Champagne Honeybee

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 11, 2026August 10, 2026

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New mural completed at Marvista Park restroom in Normandy Park

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 10, 2026August 10, 2026

Burien City Council welcomes new councilmember, weighs budget cuts as city manager search begins

by Mellow DeTrayAugust 7, 2026August 7, 2026

Burien City Council to swear in Patricia Hudson at special meeting this Thursday, Aug. 6

by B-Town Blog StaffAugust 3, 2026August 3, 2026

Burien City Council terminates Adolfo Bailon, fills vacant seat, hears of utility tax hike & more in marathon session

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 28, 2026July 29, 2026

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BREAKING: Patricia Hudson selected to fill vacant Burien City Council Position 2 seat at Monday night’s meeting

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 27, 2026July 27, 2026

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Drivers should expect lane and ramp closures on I-5 and SR 509 in south King County next week

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 24, 2026July 25, 2026

Burien City Council may appoint new councilmember at its meeting on Monday, July 27

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 24, 2026July 26, 2026

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King County Flood Control District invests nearly $1.8 million in District 8 habitat restoration projects

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 22, 2026July 22, 2026

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VIDEO: Cities of Burien, SeaTac and Des Moines challenge Port’s airport expansion impacts at July 14 open house

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

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Rep. Adam Smith to host aviation forum with Sen. Tina Orwall and Port Commissioner Ryan Calkins at Highline College this Saturday, July 18

by Scott SchaeferJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Burien City Council names five candidates for vacant seat, approves zoning changes, has friction over $67,000 settlement

by Mellow DeTrayJuly 14, 2026July 15, 2026

Burien City Council to select 5 finalists from 14 applicants for vacant seat at Monday’s meeting

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Are you ready to vote in the primary election Tuesday, Aug. 4? Here’s who’s on the ballot

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 7, 2026July 7, 2026

VIDEO: On the 4th of July, area residents read the Declaration of Independence

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 4, 2026July 4, 2026

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Burien’s Town Square Park water fountain shut down again after recent damage

by B-Town Blog StaffJuly 2, 2026July 2, 2026